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According to a report on the Economic Times, the next-generation Renault Duster will have its Indian market launch in 2019. The publication states that the second generation Duster, codenamed H79, will be introduced in the country in the January-June 2019 period.

The 2017 Duster will move from a 1.5 dCi engine to a 1.6 unit. Seen here is our artist’s rendering.

While it is no secret that Renault/Dacia is working on a successor for the Duster globally, contrasting speculations arise over its platform. According to one Romanian publication, the 2017 Renault Duster will be based on the modern CMF platform (CMF-B), whereas several British magazines state that the new Duster will be underpinned by a modified version of the current generation Duster’s B0/Logan platform.

Similar to the Renault Kaptur/Captur, the new Duster could be made available in country-specific configurations, wherein emerging markets (India, South America etc.) adapt an upgraded version of the B0 platform and developed markets (European markets) will use a CMF-related platform. The exterior design however, will be similar in both variants much like the Renault Kaptur (emerging market) and Renault Captur (developed market).

Until the new Duster, Renault India will rely on the current facelifted model by introducing new variants (Adventure edition) and special editions.

Another speculation states that Renault will initially launch the new Duster in a 5-seat variant next year, whereas in 2018, a three-row 7-seat variant will be added to the portfolio. Both models would see a transition from the 1.5-liter dCi diesel engine to a 1.6-liter diesel engine with comparable improvements to emissions and efficiency, and a 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol engine.